AFT Arrow: Compressible Pipe Flow Analysis

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AFT Arrow: Compressible Pipe Flow Analysis

AFT Arrow calculates pressure drop and flow distribution for gas piping and ducting systems

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Advanced marching methods provide highly accurate results
Detailed modeling for fans and compressors, control valves, heat exchangers and other components
Comprehensive and highly accurate choked flow calculations
Compressor and fan energy cost analysis
Thermal analysis including piping heat transfer and heat exchanger modeling
Scenario Manager tracks all design variants and operational possibilities in a single model file
Customizable library of gases and fittings
Optional Chempak™ add-on utility provides a thermo-physical database of almost 600 gases that lets you define non-reacting pre-mixtures, and simulate dynamic flow mixing

Add-on Modules

Further extend your modeling capabilities with these effective tools

Goal Seek and Control (GSC)
- Evaluate the effects of changing system parameters
- Save time by avoiding manual iterative analyses
- Simulate control system behavior
Extended Time Simulation (XTS)
- Understand how critical system parameters vary over time
- Automatically change variables for a dynamic simulation of your system
Settling Slurry (SSL)
- Expertly handle slurry system challenges
- Avoid system failures and excessive operational costs
- Prevent plugged pipes and misapplied pumps
Automated Sizing (ANS/APS)
- Minimize the initial cost or operating cost of your system
- Meet specific design parameters of your system
- Understand what really drives your system

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